Calendar of Events
Mount St. Mary’s hosts weekend in honor of last Fatima apparition
The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Maryland is the site of the Oct. 13-15 observance of the last apparitions of Mary in Fatima 100 years ago, featuring rosary devotions, confessions and Mass.
Holy rosary at the Cathedral will mark Marian feast day
Faithful from across the archdiocese will gather at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. All are invited to pray for a wide range of intentions.
St. Ignatius Parish in Yardley celebrates the 100th anniversary of Fatima apparitions
Father Thaddeus Lancton of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception will lead an evening of prayer and reflection that correlates the Fatima and Divine Mercy apparitions.
Dedication of shrine in honor of St. Sharbel Makhluf
A new place of prayer at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes will honor the Lebanese hermit, who was devoted to the Blessed Sacrament.
Faith of Benjamin Franklin topic of scholar’s talk
Dr. Thomas S. Kidd, a professor of history at Baylor University, will explore Franklin’s religious skepticism and his upbringing with the Bible, and why he called for public prayer in the nascent United States.
St. Katharine Drexel focus of Catholic history lecture
Dr. Maggie McGuinness of La Salle University will speak on how the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament ministered to African-American neighborhoods in Philadelphia on Sept. 17 at the American Catholic Historical Society.
Bosco Fest bringing fun to parish in September
Celebrate the end of summer as St. John Bosco Parish in Hatboro will hold its annual fall festival Sept 12-16.
Holy Martyrs gearing up for annual Fall Carnival
The parish in Oreland, Montgomery County, invites everyone to its end of summer party from Sept. 12 to 16 featuring rides, food and games of chance with great prizes.
Notre Dame de Lourdes School hosts Trunk or Treat
Trick or treat safely with your kids at the Swarthmore Catholic school's community Halloween party on Oct. 21. Prizes will be awarded for costumes and the best decorated car.
Catholic Athletes for Christ Cocktail Benefit
All coaches, youth ministers, and priests, are invited to the cocktail reception Oct. 26 in Lafayette Hill to learn more about efforts to promote a Catholic sports culture.